Adrian Moorhouse MBE

About

Adrian Moorhouse MBE: Former Olympic Gold Medallist and Influential HR Thinker

Adrian Moorhouse is a highly respected figure both in the world of sports and business. After an illustrious swimming career that saw him win Olympic gold at the 1988 Seoul Games, he transitioned into the business world, co-founding the leadership development company Lane4 in 1995. Adrian has since established himself as one of the most influential thinkers in HR, offering expert guidance in leadership, team development, and organisational change.

Career Highlights

Adrian dominated the international swimming scene, maintaining his position as world number one in his event for six consecutive years. Beyond his Olympic gold medal, he has remained involved in sports as a member of the UK Sports Council and as a BBC swimming commentator. Even after retiring from elite competition, Adrian continues to participate in events like the London Triathlon and Marathon, showcasing his enduring passion for sport.

What He Offers

Adrian works with business leaders to design customised programmes that aim to drive transformational learning and high performance at individual, team, and organisational levels. His expertise in performance leadership, managing pressure, and team development offers clients valuable insights and practical tools to thrive in competitive environments. He focuses on helping high performers not just cope with pressure, but embrace and excel under it.

Presentation Style

Adrian’s presentations are both challenging and inspiring, underpinned by his deep understanding of what it takes to perform at the highest levels in sport and business. His passion for leadership development and organisational change shines through in his engagements, offering clients impactful strategies for enhancing performance.

Topics Covered

• Performance Leadership and Coaching
• Organisational Change
• Leadership and Team Development
• Managing Pressure
• Development
• Higher Levels of Performance

Languages

Adrian presents in English.

With his unique background as an elite athlete and business leader, Adrian brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to his clients, helping them achieve higher performance and thrive under pressure.

Books & Media

• Developing Mental Toughness (with Graham Jones)